Bastide de Villa

Luxury vacation rentals in , the Bastide de Sivergues Villa by Only Provence is one of the most lovely villas in Provence.

Bastide de Sivergues villa has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and sleeps 14 people. With beautiful views over tree-covered rolling hills, wide open private areas and complete serenity and it is just minutes from Apt in the Mountains.

This one of the must luxury vacation rentals in Provence with two pools, one large heated pool with beautiful views and another small heated pool “Basin type” with a charming shaded area for relaxing that offers a quiet and peaceful place for reading or for summer naps.

The warm interior is decorated in soft colors and relax the mind blessed with volume and light, elegance and conviviality, the interior is sure to delight. The large private grounds offer ample space for children to run and play in the grassy areas. Outdoor dining areas and an oversize pool are perfect for lovers of outdoor living. Miles of hiking trails are accessible from the property. This luxury vacation rental is ideal for large families or groups of friends interested in enjoying the natural wonders of Provence and discovering the . village is a peaceful little village that you can explore by foot. Opposite the town hall you will see a very pretty 12th century Roman church. While walking through the narrow streets you will discover ancient fountains, picturesque shady squares and beautiful old houses with intricate doorways.

Easy access to the rock of Saignon Do not hesitate to climb to the top of the rock where there is a fabulous panoramic view of the plains and the Luberon mountain range. Saignon is still relatively unknown so you can appreciate the beauty of the countryside and discover delightful walking trails in the surroundings and around Mont Luberon.

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Cerisiers Villa

Vacation Rental Villa in -This luxury villa in Bonnieux Provence is walking distance to the village. Mas des Cerisiers is a newly renovated old farmhouse vacation rentals in Provence with fantastic views of both Bonnieux and Lacoste. Enjoy the wide open countryside among cherry trees and lavender fields. Peace and serenity abound as you relax and unwind around the pool or in the garden.

Mas des Cerisiers vaction rental villa has 4 bedrooms and four bathrooms, cozy fireplace, beautiful pool and grounds to relax in.

This luxury villa in Bonnieux is impeccable at Mas des Cerisiers and is named after the cherry trees on the property. The owners have managed to preserve the authenticity of the lovely stone stone building while offering elements of comfort and luxury that make your stay memorable.

Centrally located in the rolling hills of the Luberon Mountains near Lacoste and Bonnieux — Is an ideal location for hikes, walks, cycling, touring or just relaxing. Walk through the fields to the famous village of Bonnieux for pastries, lunch or dinner. Experience the real Provence in the heart of the Luberon region.

Le Mazet de Lacoste Villa

Le Mazet de Lacoste by Only Provence located off a quiet country lane in the Luberon Hills between Lacoste and Menerbes, this recently renovated 18th Century farmhouse offers all of the luxury and charm Provence can offer. Particular attention was paid to comfort and to decoration, where each piece is special or unique and the ensemble makes a lovely environment inside. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and comfortable, top quality linens.

The U-shaped building surrounds a lovely walled courtyard for reading a book on a chaise lounge or dining outdoors. The surrounding land is vast and natural with neighbors far from the property. There are shady areas to relax as well as grassy areas for playing or sun bathing. Enjoy a quiet haven in the Provencal countryside in luxury and simplicity.

Luberon Villa For Rent L'Ambiance Villa

L’Ambiance Villa by Only Provence villa sits on a quaint hilltop in Luberon village. Very convenient with a short walk to the bakery, shops, tennis courts, café and 5 restaurants in the village and only a 5 minute drive to Gordes.

The best of this Provence villa is found in the beautiful 17th century luxury village house located just minutes from the desirable Luberon village of . Private gardens, pool and location make this property a Provence gem. Minutes from your doorstep are authentic restaurants, a café, butcher shop, grocery store, and even a cooking school. The village house sits on over 1½ acres of land–a rare find in a village setting. Inside L’Ambiance there are 3 bedrooms, each with en- suite bath, and private sitting area. This home has been decorated with fine antiques, beautiful artwork, and quality gourmet appliances. Enjoy the beautiful stone fireplace on a chilly evening or the wonderful private swimming pool with its soothing waterfall. Lovely views of the Luberon Valley are seen from every bedroom. Other features include: Satellite TV, Parking for 2 cars, ADSL internet service, air conditioned bedrooms, wine cellar, and a beautifully landscaped garden. Included in your rental are all linens and towels, gardener, pool care, cleaning during the week and at the end of your stay.

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A look into Ourselves… Delivering the Only Provence Experience

Five years ago, there were just two of us on staff and under thirty properties offered on the Only Provence villa rental website. A couple of years before that, a mere five villas, and two years prior to this–our Dean family (now owners of Only Provence) were only considering the leap of faith to sell our Orlando home and spend one year in Provence. Looking back is a beautiful thing, yet never quite as magical as looking forward. We are proud to say that Only Provence is now one of the leading providers of distinctive villas for rent in Provence offering over 130 high-end properties alongside guided experiences only those who have lived in Provence could possibly share.

This month, our staff took a 2 day break from the regular routine of answering inquiries, sending contracts, visiting new potential houses and booking chefs, to look within itself. John Dean, said, “it was time to take a moment to really evaluate what makes Only Provence what it is, why it is different, and how we can continue to make it better. We are in the business of managing one of the most precious parts of life–one’s time off. It is a huge responsibility and we want to do this with the utmost care. We want to deliver an experience that creates memories. All of this depends on those who have joined us around the Only Provence worktable.”

So how does a small company like Only Provence look under it’s hood to delve into such questions? Enter John O’Connor from Ceres Management, business-coach and expert in how organizations grow to their greatest potential. John O’Connor consults to organizations, both for-profit and for global charities, and the results of his work sessions are oftentimes cathartic. Like therapy, members of a team have a chance to look at themselves individually and as a collective group. It is easy to get lost in numbers and objectives, but so much of a project’s success has to do with the level of motivation and common values that a team bring to the table.

Before even beginning the sessions, John O’Connor took the time to meet individually with each of our staff members-to get an idea of who they were as people and what was important to them in both their professional and personal lives. Then, gathering the team together as a whole around a roaring fire in Provence, he had us look at how these individual values related to what our company was becoming. It was amazing to see that the staff at OP all had similar life values in common. These values revolved around appreciating time with friends and family, being fair and honest, and sharing life’s good fortune. We realized that Only Provence has been successful in delivering these core values through its services because we each hold them as individual values as well.

But the work sessions were not all peaches and cream. John O’Connor forced our team to identify its weaknesses and possible threats to development. This could be an uncomfortable conversation, especially when working in a small group environment. Weaknesses revolve around gaps in skills, a lack of resources and process, and differing work styles of team members. We had to consider what would happen if John Dean got hit by a bus! It forced us to look at whether we knew the intricacies of what each of us does thoroughly enough so that we could take over if an emergency forced us in such a situation. For a small company, these are risks that you never quite stop to assess. It helps to have someone navigate these complex discussions from an objective standpoint. John from Ceres did just that, forcing us to create plans around the potential threats to our long term growth.

Overtime, the walls of the Dean farmhouse were covered in ideas, aspirations, action plans for the future success of Only Provence. Strategy that could potentially reside only with an owner of a company, slowly transformed into a vision created by all who make Only Provence what it is. The result of our sessions are quite hard to sum up. We will no doubt see an increase in efficiency in the areas we identified as weak. More importantly though, was feeling the strength of our team and our ability to communicate, learning and grow together.

Gilles Combarieu summed it up quite nicely–”John was a great host and facilitator. He managed to keep us thinking about what is truly essential in our work, forcing us to get beyond just the small practical problems we encounter every day. I think we could not have done it alone.”

Luxury Villas Provence France

Renting a luxury villa in Provence France is on the must do list for many. There is a reason why artists and writers have sought for inspiration there. Provence France teaches us to slow down and enjoy life’s simple gifts that surround us, time, nature, family and food.

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